The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, will on Wednesday (today) host to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, who is on a royal visit along with eight officials of the Kano Emirate.
This was revealed by the Onigegewura Akile Ijebu, Olatunde Ayinde Oladunjoye, in a statement he issued on Tuesday.
According to Oladunjoye, Dr. Adetona, the President of Ijebu Traditional Council, was informed of the visit via a letter.
In the letter, titled: “Notification of Our Visit to Ijebu Ode Kingdom,” dated May 19, 2024 with reference number: KEC/HH/CORR/OOW/VOL.I/768 and personally signed by the Emir of Kano, the purpose of the visit is to pay “respect to His Majesty with intention to strengthen the cordial relationship that has been in existence for several years between Awujale of ljebu-land and our father, the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, of blessed memory”.
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The letter reads: “I humbly write to notify His Royal Majesty the Awujale of ljebu-land of our resolve to pay a Royal Visit to ljebu Ode Kingdom, Ogun State, on Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024 with an entourage of 8 officials of Kano Emirate.
“The purpose of our visit is to pay our respect to His Majesty with intention to strengthen the cordial relationship that has been in existence for several years between Awujale of ljebu-land and our father, the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero of blessed memory.
“At the same time, we will seize the opportunity to felicitate with His Majesty for attaining the age of 90 years, as well as been on the throne for 64 years.
“While we pray and hope the trip will be successful, and we meet Your Majesty in good health, please accept, the assurance of our esteem regards.
“Allah Ya kare mutuncin mu da addinin mu. Allah Ya bamu lafiya da zaman lafiya (May God protect our honor and our religion. May God grant us health and peace).”
The visit will hold at the GRA Ijebu Ode residence of the Awujale between 12pm and 2pm.